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Security report for adf.org.au

Alcohol and Drug Foundation · Non-profit · Australia

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

70/100

Risk levelMedium

0–100, higher is better. How it is calculated

The Alcohol and Drug Foundation (ADF) is a well-established Australian non-profit organization dedicated to preventing and minimizing harm caused by alcohol and other drugs. Funded by the Australian government, ADF provides evidence-based programs, advocacy, education, and community support services nationwide. The website reflects a strong market position as a leading authority in alcohol and drug harm prevention in Australia, targeting the general public and affected communities with accessible, comprehensive resources and support tools. Technically, the website employs modern web technologies including Vue.js, Google Tag Manager, and multiple analytics and marketing integrations such as Facebook Pixel and Microsoft Clarity. Hosting is inferred to be on Amazon AWS infrastructure, and the site demonstrates good mobile optimization and accessibility features, including the ReciteMe accessibility toolbar. SEO practices are solid with proper metadata and structured data. From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS with a good SSL configuration and domain registration protections that prevent unauthorized transfers or renewals. However, there is a lack of visible security headers and no published security or incident response policies. The absence of a cookie consent mechanism despite extensive tracking scripts is a privacy compliance gap. Overall, the security posture is good but could be improved with additional headers and transparency. The overall risk assessment is moderate-low risk with strong business credibility and technical maturity. Strategic recommendations include implementing cookie consent, publishing security policies, enabling DNSSEC, and adding security headers to enhance protection and compliance. These improvements will strengthen trust and reduce potential privacy and security risks.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
53/ 100 · Medium
Checks completed
7of 7

NIS2 Art. 21(2)

  1. (a) Risk analysis and security policies: Not visible from outside
  2. (b) Incident handling: One indicator
  3. (c) Business continuity, backups and crisis management: Not visible from outside
  4. (d) Supply chain security: Not visible from outside
  5. (e) Secure acquisition, development and maintenance, including vulnerability handling: Partly checked
  6. (f) Assessing the effectiveness of security measures: Not visible from outside
  7. (g) Cyber hygiene and security training: Not visible from outside
  8. (h) Cryptography and encryption: Partly checked
  9. (i) HR security, access control and asset management: One indicator
  10. (j) Multi-factor authentication and secured communications: Not visible from outside

This scan rated NIS2 with an earlier keyword method that is no longer shown; rescan for the per-article view. Risk management, continuity, supply chain, training, MFA, management oversight (Art. 20) and incident reporting (Art. 23) need internal evidence, and Guard cannot tell whether NIS2 applies to this organisation.

GDPR is indicative only, based on publicly visible signals: Articles 7, 12, 13 and 32 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive. Not a certification or legal assessment.

Priority findings

5 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. Security headers

    Security headers are instructions your web server sends to every visitor’s browser. Missing ones leave visitors more exposed to attacks such as clickjacking and injected scripts.

    • High

      Missing Strict-Transport-Security header

      Forces HTTPS connections

      What to do: Add "Strict-Transport-Security: max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains; preload"

      • CWE-319
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V3.4.1
    • High

      Missing Content-Security-Policy header

      Controls resources the browser is allowed to load

      What to do: Implement a Content-Security-Policy appropriate for your application

      • ASVS V3.4.3
      • OWASP Secure Headers: OWASP Secure Headers Project recommends Content-Security-Policy: default-src 'self'; form-action 'self'; base-uri 'self'; object-src 'none';…

  2. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • High

      No Cookie Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

      What to do: Add a dedicated cookie policy explaining cookie usage and purposes

    • High

      No Cookie Consent Banner found

      GDPR requires explicit consent for non-essential cookies

      What to do: Implement a cookie consent banner that appears on first visit

  3. SSL/TLS

    TLS encrypts the connection and proves the site is really yours. Weak or expiring certificates trigger browser warnings and put traffic at risk.

    • High

      Weak Protocols Supported

      Server supports weak protocols: TLSv1.1

      What to do: Disable TLS 1.0, TLS 1.1, and all SSL versions

      • CWE-327
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V12.1.1

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Results by check

Each check with its score, findings and the evidence it collected.

How this score is calculated

The security score runs 0–100, higher is better. It is the plain average of the security checks that completed in this scan, each counted equally. A check that could not run is left out: it counts neither as a pass nor as a fail.

Counted in this score

SSL/TLS
72
Security headers
40
Email security
85
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
70

Not counted

  • NIS2 outside view: Re-weights evidence from the TLS, email, DNS, network and hygiene checks, so counting it would count that evidence twice. Shown on its own.
  • OffSeq Observations: An AI reading of the site, useful context but not reproducible evidence. Shown on its own.

Findings that cap the score at 49

Each of these is serious on its own, so while any is present the site cannot rate better than high risk, however good the other checks are.

  • The certificate is not trusted by browsers
  • The website is not served over HTTPS
  • A database, remote desktop, file-sharing or Telnet service is reachable from the internet
  • The page loads a script from a compromised source
  • The domain registration has expired
  • SPF authorises every server to send mail as the domain

Partial scans

When the site blocks Guard or most checks cannot run, the score covers only the checks that ran (usually DNS and email), is capped at 75 and is shown as partial, without a risk level.

Risk levels

  • Critical0–25
  • High26–49
  • Medium50–75
  • Low76–100

Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

ADF holds a dominant position in the Australian non-profit sector focused on alcohol and drug harm prevention. Its competitive advantage lies in government funding, long history since 1959, and comprehensive nationwide programs. The business model is donation and grant funded, supplemented by merchandise sales through an official online shop. Target customers include individuals, families, health professionals, and communities impacted by substance use. The organization maintains a strong partnership ecosystem with related domains for information, donations, and e-commerce. Growth indicators include active social media presence and digital engagement tools. Strategic observations highlight the importance of maintaining compliance and enhancing digital trust to support ongoing funding and community impact.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and domain registration protections in place. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. However, the lack of security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and absence of published security policies or incident response contacts represent gaps in transparency and defense-in-depth. The extensive use of third-party tracking scripts without a cookie consent mechanism poses privacy compliance risks under GDPR and similar regulations. Incident response readiness is unclear due to missing contact channels. Overall, the security culture appears adequate but would benefit from formalized policies and enhanced technical controls.

Recommendations

  1. Implement a comprehensive cookie consent mechanism to comply with GDPR and privacy best practices.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information on the website.
  3. Enable DNSSEC for the domain to improve DNS security and integrity.
  4. Add security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to harden the website against common attacks.
  5. Regularly audit and minimize third-party scripts to reduce privacy and security risks.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Alcohol and Drug Foundation
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Alcohol and Drug Foundation
Description
The Alcohol and Drug Foundation (ADF) is Australia's leading NGO for preventing alcohol and drug harm. Funded by the Australian government, ADF delivers evidence-based programs, services, and resources nationwide, focusing on community resilience and harm reduction.
Key services
Prevention programs, Drug education, Harm reduction, Advocacy, Community support
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, Bing Ads, LinkedIn Insight Tag, ReciteMe Accessibility Toolbar, Vue.js (inferred from data-v-app attribute), Google Maps API
Frameworks
Vue.js
Performance
moderate
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
excellent
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security status domain flags in WHOIS (serverRenewProhibited, serverTransferProhibited)

Analytics and tracking

Services
Microsoft Clarity, Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Ad networks
Bing Ads, Google DoubleClick
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, Microsoft Clarity, LinkedIn Insight Tag
Marketing tools
ReciteMe Accessibility Toolbar
Transparency
good

Site quality

Design
excellent
User experience
excellent
Content relevance
excellent
Navigation
excellent
Professionalism
excellent
Trustworthiness
high

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed with clear navigation and comprehensive content.
  2. Strong focus on accessibility with ReciteMe toolbar integration.
  3. Use of multiple third-party analytics and marketing scripts indicates active user engagement tracking.
  4. No visible security policy or incident response information publicly available.
  5. No explicit cookie consent mechanism detected despite use of tracking scripts.
  6. WHOIS data shows domain is protected against unauthorized transfer and renewal.
  7. Social media presence is well integrated with official accounts linked.
  8. Contact information is clearly presented including phone, email, and physical address.
  9. Content is educational and supportive, targeting Australian communities affected by alcohol and drug issues.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern JavaScript framework (Vue.js) with integration of multiple analytics and marketing tools. Hosting appears to be on AWS infrastructure, providing scalability and reliability. Performance is moderate with good mobile responsiveness and accessibility features, including the ReciteMe toolbar for users with disabilities. SEO is supported by structured data and meta tags. Technical debt appears low, but opportunities exist to improve security headers and privacy compliance. The use of multiple third-party scripts requires ongoing monitoring to mitigate potential risks. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a professional and user-friendly experience aligned with the organization's mission.
Standards and sources

Reference chips under each finding point to the standard, regulation or specification the finding relates to. They are taken from the official datasets below and mapped conservatively: a finding with no defensible link shows none. NIS2 and GDPR references mark where a finding is relevant evidence, not a compliance verdict. Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690 binds digital infrastructure and digital service providers; for other entities it is the most detailed public reading of the Article 21 measures. WCAG, EN 301 549, European Accessibility Act and Web Accessibility Directive references name the requirement an automated accessibility rule relates to; they are not a conformance verdict.

Retrieved 2026-10-25

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